Job description
- Screening households to determine and document eligibility.
- Assessment of the individual and other family members of their strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences to assist in the development of housing goals.
- Ability to focus on housing and to use strengths-based practices focus on participant engagement and meeting unique needs.
- Developing a Housing Stability Plan, addressing crisis intervention, potential barriers, housing identification, move-in, self-sufficiency, and budget for each household within one week of entry into the program.
- Monitor progress daily and maintain accurate documentation of progress toward goals and services provided.
- Monitor participants housing stability and be available to resolve crises, at a minimum during the time rapid-re-housing assistance is provided.
- Work directly with Coordinated Entry System.
- Providing referrals and facilitating access to services and community resources as needed.
- Providing ongoing risk assessment and safety planning.
- Conduct home visits.
- Responsible for collecting all necessary documentation for client files according to established guidelines.
- Process requests for rental assistance, application fees, and other forms of assistance.
- Utilize HMIS and coordinate with the Coordinated Entry System.
- Attends regular meetings of RRH providers.
- Adheres to countywide RRH policies and procedures.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Participates in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation/Reaccreditation process.
- Mission-driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion.
- Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally.
- A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance.
- Evidence of deep alignment with the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission and Values.
- Complies with all applicable training requirements.
- Complies with all company safety, personnel, and operational policies and procedures.
- Complies with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs.
- Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team.
- Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the mission of the St. Vincent de Paul CARES
- 95% Employer paid Employee only coverage (zero ded, $10 co-pay plan)
- 10k Employer paid Basic Life insurance
- 120 hrs PTO accrued biweekly starting on day 1 of employment
- 13 Paid Holidays to include the Employee’s birthday and Date of Hire
- We also have various retention and referral bonuses
- 2 weeks of paid training to include DEI initiatives
- Flexible schedules in most positions
- 3% Employer match after 6 months
- We also offer Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Shield, Legal Shield, Additional Life, FSA Medical, and FSA Dependent Care
- Able to speak, write and understand English.
- Possess basic computer skills.
- Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff, and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic, and economic groups.
- Flexible work schedule including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines, and multitask.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Possess a strong work ethic.
- Successfully pass Law Enforcement background screening.
- Valid Florida driver’s license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Participates in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation/Reaccreditation process.
- Mission-driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion.
- Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally.
- A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance.
- Evidence of deep alignment with the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission and Values.
- Knowledge in harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care.
- Abide by regulatory requirements of all rapid-rehousing funding streams and on the ethical use and application of the program’s financial policies.
- Know about homelessness, severe and persistent mental illness, and substance abuse.
- Knowledge of resources in the community available for the homeless population.
- Knowledge of wrap-around services and providers within CoC.
- Ability to form partnerships in the community and seek out community resources.
- Strong organizational, time management, and data management skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team.
- Ability to multi-task and problem-solve under pressure.
- Ability to provide customer service to difficult populations.
- Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and possess the ability to interact effectively with other agencies and service providers to provide wrap-around services.
- Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and understand the issues that are faced by low-income populations.
- Ability to make appropriate and time-related services and supports available to families and individuals to allow them to stabilize quickly in permanent housing.
- This position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years experience serving homeless or at-risk families and/or individuals in crisis.
- Must be familiar with a multitude of wrap-around services and providers within the CoC.
- Must be able to comply with complex governmental regulations, policies, and procedures and demonstrate thorough document compliance efforts and activities.
- Must be proficient with data management and information systems and have basic knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of RRH Standards preferred (HPRP, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), CoC, Grant Per Diem (GPD), etc.)
About St. Vincent de Paul CARES:
We are a non profit social service organization making homelessness rare-brief -and one time. We serve veterans, non veterans, families and individuals. We have locations throughout Florida. Events 09/28/2022-Hiring Event 9am-3pm-Clearwater Office -2735 Whitney Rd Clearwater, FL 09/30/2022-Hiring Event 9am-3pm-Orlando Office-5750 Hazeltine National Drive Orlando, FL
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